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Faculty of Law MCQs

Practice Faculty of Law multiple-choice questions for University of Karachi competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.

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Nullum crimen sine lege

Habeas Corpus

Stare Decisis

Res Judicata

ExplanationNullum crimen sine lege translates to 'no crime without law', a fundamental principle of criminal justice.

Habeas Corpus

Double Jeopardy

Due Process

Stare Decisis

ExplanationDouble jeopardy is a procedural defense that prevents an accused person from being tried again on the same charges following a valid acquittal or conviction.

The guilty act

The guilty mind

By the law

Beyond reasonable doubt

ExplanationMens rea refers to the mental element of a person's intention to commit a crime; it is the 'guilty mind'.

The burden of proof rests on the state

To stand by things decided (precedent)

The right to a speedy trial

Freedom of speech

ExplanationStare decisis is the legal doctrine that obligates courts to follow historical cases when making a ruling on a similar case.

Mens Rea

Actus Reus

Habeas Corpus

Prima Facie

ExplanationActus reus represents the 'guilty act' or physical element of a crime, as opposed to the mental state (mens rea).

The defendant must prove innocence

The judge decides without evidence

The prosecution must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt

The victim must provide the evidence

ExplanationIn criminal cases, the burden of proof lies with the prosecution to prove the accused's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Felony

Tort

Misdemeanor

Contract

ExplanationA tort is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability.

Private Law

Public Law

Corporate Law

Family Law

ExplanationPublic Law encompasses constitutional, administrative, and criminal law, governing the relationship between the state and its citizens.

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